What is the cheapest way to get from Pickering to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Pickering to Rochester is to bus via Richmond Hill Centre which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pickering to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Pickering to Rochester is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Pickering and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Pickering to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Peter Matthews Northbound @ Alexander Knox and arriving at Rochester via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pickering and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Pickering to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Pickering GO and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Pickering to Rochester?

The distance between Pickering and Rochester is 211 miles.

How do I travel from Pickering to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Pickering to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Pickering to Rochester?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Pickering to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pickering to Rochester bus from?

Pickering to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Toronto station.

Where do I catch the Pickering to Rochester train from?

Pickering to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.

Train or bus from Pickering to Rochester?

The best way to get from Pickering to Rochester is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Pickering to Rochester bus arrive?

Pickering to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.

Where does the Pickering to Rochester train arrive?

Pickering to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 136+ hotels available in Rochester.

Pickering to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Pickering to Rochester by bus, train, car, car ferry, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813 / ...
7h 15m
$38–121
Bus via Richmond Hill Centre (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2687
7h 18m
$37–59
Train
1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 18m
$53–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pickering to Mainlandcar
2. Take the car ferry from Mainland to Billy Bishop Airport Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Billy Bishop Airport Ferry Terminal to Rochestercar
3h 56m
$41–75

Pickering to Rochester by bus and train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.9 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Pickering, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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